Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured at a similar time to the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.